Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.

This unit applies to individuals who play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.

The unit does not apply to specialist project managers. For specialist project managers, the other units of competency in the project management field (BSBPMG) will be applicable.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

Element:

1. Define project

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation1.2 Define project stakeholders1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project

Element:

2. Develop project plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop project plan in line with the project parameters2.2 Identify and access appropriate project management tools2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS)2.4 Develop and approve project budget2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan

Element:

3. Administer and monitor project

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements3.2 Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met3.3 Establish and maintain required recordkeeping systems throughout the project3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources and quality3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met3.7 Achieve project deliverables

Element:

4. Finalise project

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Complete financial recordkeeping associated with project and check for accuracy4.2 Ensure transition of staff involved in project to new roles or reassignment to previous roles4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain necessary sign-offs for concluding project

Element:

5. Review project

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan5.2 Involve team members in the project review5.3 Document

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including online self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.

The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.

The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.

There are three sessions for this unit each week. The first session is online, by logging on to your Canvas course, the second session is face-to-face, and the third session will be face-to-face, including a workshop.

Teaching Schedule

The course BSBPMG522 Undertake project work is clustered (co-delivered and co-assessed) with course BSBADM502 Manage meetings.

The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

An electronic copy of a Student Workbook is available for you to download from the Canvas course.

Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance EvidenceEvidence of the ability to: define the parameters of the project including: project scope project stakeholders, including own responsibilities relationship of project to organisational objectives and other projects reporting requirements resource requirements use project management tools to develop and implement a project plan including: deliverables work breakdown budget and allocation of resources timelines risk management recordkeeping and reporting consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders to generate input and engagement in planning, implementing and reviewing the project provide support to team members to enable them to achieve deliverables and to transition them as appropriate at completion of the project finalise the project including documentation, sign-offs and reporting review and document the project outcomes.Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge EvidenceTo complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: give examples of project management tools and how they contribute to a project outline types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project explain processes for identifying and managing risk in a project outline the organisation's mission, goals, objectives and operations and how the project relates to them explain the organisation's procedures and processes that are relevant to managing a project including: lines of authority and approvals quality assurance human resources budgets and finance recordkeeping reporting outline the legislative and regulatory context of the organisation in relation to project work, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Assessment ConditionsAssessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the management and leadership – project management field of work and include access to: relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes relevant workplace documentation and resources case studies and, where possible, real situations interaction with others.Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

FeedbackFeedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.

Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete one task. You must successfully complete the assessment to be deemed competent in this course.

NOTE: Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in the Canvas course.

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop a project plan for a new business idea, an improvement, or an opportunity. For this assessment you are asked to develop a project plan for a new business idea, an improvement, or an opportunity. The portfolio will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and ability to prepare for and organise a meeting.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on Canvas.

Other Information

Submission Requirements

You should:

• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy) • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. • Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.

If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Grading and re-submissions

Successful re-submissions will contribute a CAG only (Competency Achieved Grading) result to your overall grade for the course.

Adjustments to Assessment

In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.

You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.

Marking Guide (Grading)

After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognised against industry standards and employability skills.

Final Grades Table:

CHD Competent with High Distinction

CDI Competent with Distinction

CC Competent with Credit

CAG Competency Achieved - Graded

NYC Not Yet Competent

DNS Did not Submit for Assessment

Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.